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Recent Examples of discolor
These can show various types of skin disorders, including erythematous (red or discolored) and edematous (swelling) reactions, persisting for weeks or months.
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
The finish on the back of the Active Case is animal-free but feels as tactile and appealing as leather which is scratch-resistant and won’t discolor.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Similarly, if the floor is cracked or scratched, this creates openings in the sealant where moisture and dirt can enter, causing the floor to swell and become discolored.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
Glass also tends to hold up better over time, while plastic containers may become discolored or hold onto flavors or odors.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
The finish on the back of the Active Case is animal-free but feels as tactile and appealing as leather which is scratch-resistant and won’t discolor.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Similarly, if the floor is cracked or scratched, this creates openings in the sealant where moisture and dirt can enter, causing the floor to swell and become discolored.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
Glass also tends to hold up better over time, while plastic containers may become discolored or hold onto flavors or odors.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
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The distinctive body is well suited for left-handed users as well as righties, but the hyper-glossy exterior is prone to smudging.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Take a peek in the mirror four or five hours after to see what’s smudged or has worn off completely.Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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So in 1929, the president of the National League required umpires to start soiling balls for better grip, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame.Evan Bush, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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For dishes that are lightly soiled and don't contain food with a high viscosity, Vuong recommends soaking the dishes for 5-10 minutes in hot, soapy water.Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
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The scandal tarnished the reputation of Marie-Antoinette, who was unjustly accused of having an immoral relationship with a cardinal, and discredited the French monarchy ahead of the French Revolution, in which the Queen ultimately met her demise.Amarachi Orie, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
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Such bribery tarnishes the reputation of the American arms sale industry.Charles Tiefer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Characters like Felix and Oswald have kind of an unfortunate connection to theater insofar as they’re associated with blackface minstrelsy—the notoriously racist form of stage performance where actors would blacken their faces, wear white gloves, and perform clownish antics.Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 9 Oct. 2024
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Eventually, Dad needed to referee, settling disputes and trying to end things before noses were bloodied and eyes were blackened.Chad Graff, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Lila’s makeup is smeared all over her face; the windows of the apartment are wide open, the wind rattling the empty rooms.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rubbing will smear the mud and cause a bigger problem.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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Commercial gift wraps can include glitter, which contains microplastics that pollute U.S. waters.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
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Yet the literal tons of trash annually left by rivers and overpasses can also pollute waterways, to say nothing of the fire risk.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Walz seems to have little to say about factory farming dirtying the state’s waterways.Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
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Sometimes, traffickers stain ivory to look like wood or coat it in chocolate to make it through inspections.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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A number of the belongings appeared to be stained with blood.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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